Served a minimum of 90 aggregate days or served at least 30 continuous days on active duty with a service-connected disability discharge or a qualifying member from the reserve component called to active duty, or qualifying spouse/guardian transferred benefits to student

Benefits cannot be used after 15 years from the date of the last discharge

Entitlement is generally 36 months; however, individuals are limited to a maximum of 48 months under 2 or more programs

Students eligible for Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607 must relinquish to receive Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits; however, please be mindful that Chapter 33 elections are irrevocable

Benefits are based on:

Eligibility percentage

Rate of Pursuit

Exclusive Distance vs. At least one on-campus course

Determine Your Eligibility Percentage

Eligibility percentage is based on length of service. The length of service is as follows:

Service Requirements

(Aggregate Active Duty after 9/10/2001)

% of Maximum Benefit Payable

Service Requirements

(Aggregate Active Duty after 9/10/2001)

% of Maximum Benefit Payable

At least 36 months

100

At least 18 months, but less than 24 months

70

At least 30 continuous days on active duty discharged with a service-connected disability

100

At least 12 months, but less than 18 months

60

At least 30 months, but less than 36 months

90

At least 6 months, but less than 12 months

50

At least 24 months, but less than 30 months

80

At least 90 days, but less than 6 months

40

Benefits Include

Tuition and Fee Charges, Book Allowance, and Monthly Housing Allowance

In-State Tuition and Fee Charges

In-State Tuition and Fee charges are paid up to eligibility

VA pays the school directly for tuition and fees

Sometimes overpayments may result in the student owing either VA or the University additional funds. Please be mindful of the final charges and the amounts paid on your behalf to determine if overpayments will exist.

Determine How Much VA will Pay Towards Tuition and Fees

Step 1: Determine In-State Tuition and Fee Charges

Deduct the amount of any tuition and fee waiver, scholarship, aid or assistance provided specifically for defraying tuition and mandatory fees (this includes HOPE scholarship)

The following are not calculated in the tuition and fee charges because VA will not cover these charges: Late fees, housing, meal plans, parking fees, and such like.

Book Stipends are sent directly to the student in a lump sum per semester. In some cases, students do not receive their book stipend prior to the time books are needed. It is best to have an alternate method of payment for books until VA sends you the funds.

VA Book Stipend does not exceed $1000/year

Determine Your Book Stipend

Step 1: Determine your Eligibility Percentage (Described Above)

Step 2: Determine the Number of Credit Hours Certified

Step 3: ($41.67)*(Answer in Step 1)*(Answer in Step 2)

Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)

Students that are currently ACTIVE DUTY and spouses of currently ACTIVE DUTY members does not receive MHA

Students that does not have a Rate of Pursuit greater than 50% does not receive MHA

(Answer in Step 3)*(Answer in Step 4)=The amount of Housing Allowance you should receive

If you do not have at least one on-campus course then Step 2 is based on ½ the National BAH Average **Effective October 1, 2016: $805.50/month; Effective October 1, 2017: $840.50/month (Hybrid courses and on-line courses are considered distance courses)

Please be mindful that Housing Allowances are based on the previous month’s enrollment. Since the Department of Veterans Affairs no longer pays for break pay, if the course does not begin on the first day of the month, the VA will prorate your stipend accordingly. The same is true if the course does not end on the last day of the month.

If you have any questions or concerns about eligibility or payments, please feel free to contact the Veterans Processing Center at 1-888-442-4551

Select Here for Instructions on How to Receive VA Education Benefits at Clayton State University